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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2023 · 15 MIN

Leaders Say They Want To Fix Special Education in CPS

from In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

Chicago Public School leaders say they want to fix special education services in the district. And that fix becomes increasingly urgent, as the number of CPS students who rely on special ed has grown steadily since 2018. But some parents say the district is focusing too much on legal mandates and not quality education. WBEZ education reporter Sarah Karp shares the latest on how Chicago schools are serving students with special needs and what more parents and faculty are calling for.

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Chicago Public School leaders say they want to fix special education services in the district. And that fix becomes increasingly urgent, as the number of CPS students who rely on special ed has grown steadily since 2018. But some parents say the...

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